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Just got my 6.8 SPC conversion kit from Lewis Machine a couple of weeks ago. Had to wait almost 4 months for it, so I hope it was worth the wait. The barrell and bolt carrier swap out was surprisingly easy with the supplied torque wrench already pre-set. I "married" the upper assembly to a...

I just put some money down on a new Scout Squad at my local dealer. I'm beginning to have second thoughts, so I was hoping I could get a little info based on practical experience here that might point me one way or the other. I rather enjoy shooting with iron sights, but like more than a...

My local dealer just received a real gem from the Springfield Armory custom shop. It's a custom Compact Carry, with a 4" bbl. It bears many similarities to the Colt Officers. The pistol is entirely black (including the aluminum grips) with the Cera-Kote finish. All of the edges are rounded, for...

This disgusting little nugget was just put out on the wire by the Associated Mess: Gym gunman used same Web store as Va. Tech college shooter By Associated Press POSTED: 09:49 a.m. EDT, Aug 07, 2009 BRIDGEVILLE, Pennsylvania: The gunman who killed three women and wounded nine...

I recently purchased a pretty sweet AR build. It's a Rock River lower with a Lewis Machine & Tool CQB MRP upper in 5.56. With the monolithic rail platform I can convert to 6.8 SPC for about $600, and have the best of both worlds. The problem here is that I guess I just was ignorant...

I recently ran across a pre-'72 L61R 30-06 in VG condition that inevitably followed me home. I've been struggling in trying to decide on the optimal scope for this rifle. Yesterday I looked at an older, used Swarovski in 3-9x36 at a local shop. I don't remember the model, but it's in superb...

I know...too much time on my hands. :rolleyes: I'm still figuring out how to try and shoot a decent pic of a rifle. I see so many great photographs from some THR members. I guess there's only so much you can squeeze out of a Cannon PowerShot. ;) Anyway, for those of you who own one...

I have to apologize right off the bat for the poor quality of the pics. A photographer, I'm not. But you should get the general idea. First time out with the new PTR. My range session was indoors, unfortunately, but I was pretty pleased with the results. The rifle has a new Nitrex TR One...

I finally raided the piggy bank and bought the KF 16" carbine. I have some money left over for an optic, and what I'd really like to put on it is some type of dual-use scope like the Leupold MK 4 MR/T, at 1.5-5x20. Problem is that the durn scope is almost $900, and I just don't have that...

I've always wanted a 'Dirty Harry' gun, and I picked one up today for a reasonable price. It was NIB, but is several years old. I believe it's just been sitting collecting dust, so to speak. I gave it a quick cleaning and lube (no detail strip) and I'm sorta bummed because during dry fire, the...

My FFL just got 2 of these in stock. They're both just the basic PTR 91 F model. I already have a DSA SA58, but I'm thinking that it wouldn't be such a bad thing to have a second BR in .308 in the fold. If I go for it, am I basically just doubling up on what I already have, or will this...

This rifle has had my attention ever since its introduction. I'm really trying to justify in my mind why I need (want is more appropriate) this gun. If I ever go to Africa on safari, it will most likely be in my next life, if even then. ;) The largest caliber I am personally familiar with is...

I've been hemming and hawing about getting an Aimpoint Comp M3. I guess one of the things that kind of turns me off is that I'm gonna have to shell out an extra $100 for a QRP to mount the darned thing. I suppose I'm just thinking out loud here, but wouldn't it make sense for the company...

A question for any Garand enthusiasts and/or smiths. I just picked up a slightly refurbished M1 that was originally manufactured in June of 1942. I inspected the rifle carefully, and all indications were that it was in fine working condition. I picked up some government issue en block...

I've searched the Handloading and Reloading forum here for loading recommendations with regards to the 25-06 cartridge in general, and have found some really helpful formulas and tips. I didn't find much in terms of my particular rifle, so I thought I'd just do some fishing and see if anyone out...

I just picked one of these up NIB, as I'm thinking of returning to the field this fall, after a long haitus. I'm not concerned about the rifle itself but would welcome some feeback on the round/caliber regarding effectiveness and useage. A local here who I greatly respect, who has hunted...

Any THRs have one of these in .308? I'm asking, because I'm finding that the jury's still out on mine, It's a beautiful, well-crafted rifle, but I'm having a tough time controlling that caliber out of a 7lb., 5oz. bolt gun. I'd be real interested to hear some observations, as I am seriously...

Anyone purchased one recently? What are your overall impressions of the gun? I've only had mine a few weeks, but it is really growing on me. Nice ergonomics (for me, anyway), points naturally, just about the right weight for a full-sized sidearm, good (if not great) sights and most importantly -...

I've had my eye on a Sig P239 for a while now. I've never owned a Sig, and yesterday I decided to rectify that. I motored down to a local dealer who features the Sig line and bit the bullet, so to speak. I filled out the paperwork, and my dealer called it in. I went outside for a smoke...

I'm fixin' to field strip my M15 for the first time. Armalite describes the 2 piece hand guard takedown as a two-man operation. Is this really the case, and if so, is there a one-man workaround? Thanks W.S.